Sir Edward Lister has been confirmed as the preferred candidate to chair the Homes and Communities Agency.
Boris Johnson’s former chief of staff and deputy London mayor for policy and planning is due to appear before the Communities and Local Government Select Committee tomorrow for a pre-appointment hearing.
The HCA’s former chair, Robert Napier, stepped down from the role in December 2015. The post is currently being filled on an interim basis by Kevin Parry, senior independent director of Intermediate Capital Group.
Committee chairman Clive Betts said: “The Homes and Communities Agency has an important role to play in ensuring that the government meets its targets to build one million new homes before the end of this parliament.
“We take our role in the appointment of the HCA’s chair very seriously, and will want to be sure that the secretary of state’s preferred candidate has the requisite skills, experience and vision.”
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